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Westhoff Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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244 Lynch St
Westhoff, TX 77994
Dewitt County
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PH: (830) 236-5519
FAX: (830) 236-5583

  • Grades PK-8
  • 49 students
  • 2 schools

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Writing
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
  • Attendance Rate
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview
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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2008)
 83% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 80% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 60% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 100% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 100% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 100% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 80% (2007)
 88% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

ScienceThis District
All Students57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services60%
Not special education57%
Not limited English proficient57%
Non-migrant57%

MathThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant83%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

ScienceThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1711
Beginning teachers0%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten220
Grade 12020
Grade 22520
Grade 31220
Grade 41820
Grade 5722
Grade 6622
English (middle and high school)n/a20
Foreign language (middle and high school)n/a21
Math (middle and high school)n/a20
Science (middle and high school)n/a21
Social Studies (middle and high school)n/a22
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White69%36%
Hispanic22%46%
African American8%14%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program65%47%
Special education12%11%
Gifted/talented students25%8%
Limited English proficient4%16%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate99%96%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,102$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Support services1%7%
School leadership20%12%
Other expenditures20%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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